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Garam Masala Spice Mix - 1

Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 1 people

Recipe Ingredients

9 tablespoons 135mlCardamom pods
3   Cinnamon sticks - (one inch)
6 teaspoons 30mlFenugreek seeds
3 tablespoons 45mlCumin seeds - whole
3 tablespoons 45mlCoriander seeds - whole
6 teaspoons 30mlTurmeric - ground
3 tablespoons 45mlBlack pepper - freshly ground
1 1/2 teaspoons 7.5mlCloves - whole

Recipe Instructions

Break open the cardamom pods, discard the skins, and reserve the seeds. Break the cinnamon stick into small pieces between sheets of waxed paper, using a rolling pin or kitchen mallet. Heat a dry skillet for about 2 minutes over medium heat. Combine the cardamom, cinnamon, fenugreek, cumin, and coriander and toast in the hot skillet until the seeds turn golden brown.

Cool the spices and combine with the turmeric, pepper, and cloves in a spice mill or blender. Grind to a fine powder. Store the mix in a jar and remember to date it. It will keep, tightly covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 months.

Source:
Food & Wine - June 1995

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